This ppt describes about the working of ABS and components, advantages and a short video clip explain clearly about the ABS. There also the be comparison for the car with ABS and without ABS in form of short GIF.
2. WHAT IS ABS?
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) is an automobile
safety system which prevents the wheels from
locking and enables safe braking.
• ABS are electronic systems that monitor and control
wheel slip during vehicle braking.
• ABS can improve vehicle control during braking and
reduce stopping distances on slippery road surfaces
by limiting wheel slip and minimizing lockup.
• Reducing wheel slip improves vehicle stability and
control during braking, since stability increases as
wheel slip decreases.
3. HISTORY OF ABS
• ABS was first developed for aircrafts in 1929 by French automobile and
aircraft pioneer Gabriel Voisin.
• The German companies Bosch and Mercedes-Benz pioneered the first
electronic version for use on Mercedes-Benz cars in 1936.
• In 1960 a fully mechanical system used in the Ferguson p99 racing car,
the Jensen FF and the Ford Zodiac so that the system was expensive.
• In 1975 Ford also introduced ABS on the Lincoln Continental Mark III
and the Ford LTD station Wagon called “Sure Trak”.
• In 1978 Bosch and Mercedes-Benz introduced the first completely
Electronic 4-wheel multi channel ABS system in trucks and the
Mercedes Benz S-class.
• In 1988 BMW become the world’s first motorcycle manufacture to
introduce an electronic /hydraulic ABS system, this on their BMW
K100.
• In 1992 Honda launched its first ABS system this on the ST 1100 Pan
European.
4. MOTIVATION OF ABS DEVELOPMENT
• Under hard braking, an ideal braking system
should:
Provide the shortest stopping
distances on all surfaces.
Maintain vehicle stability and steering
ability.
7. WORKING PRINCIPLE OF ABS
• System consists of a central (ECU) Electronic Control Unit and four
wheel speed sensors connected to each wheel and two hydraulic
valves.
• There is a valve in the brake line of each brake controlled by the ABS
and the valve has three positions:
1st _ The valve is open, pressure from the master cylinder is passed
right through to the brake.
2nd _The valve blocks the line, isolating that brake from the master
cylinder.
3rd _ In position three, the valve releases some of the pressure from
the brake.
• When the ECU finds that any wheel that any wheel is turning faster
than the other wheel, automatically brake hydraulic pressure to the
affected wheel is increased by the ABS system so that braking force is
reapplied and the wheel slows down.
8. WORKING PRINCIPLE OF ABS
• This complete process is performed by the ABS is
repeated continuously throughout the drive on
mostly uneven roads and can be easily detected by
the driver of the car with the help of brake pedal
pulsation.
ABS COMPONENTS
11. ABS COMPONENETS:
Hydraulic components:
1. Accumulator- It is used to store hydraulic fluid to maintain high
pressure.
2. Antilock hydraulic control valve assembly- It controls the release
and application of the brake system pressure.
3. Booster pump- It is used to provide pressurized hydraulic fluid.
4. Booster/Master cylinder assembly- It is needed to modulate
hydraulic pressure in the wheel circuit.
5. Fluid accumulator- It temporarily stores brake fluid that is removed
from the wheel brake.
6. Main valve- This is a two position valve and is open only in the ABS
mode.
7. Modulator unit- It controls the flow of pressurized brake fluid to the
individual wheel circuits.
8. Solenoid valves- It is located in the modulator unit and are
electrically operated by signals from the control module.
12. ABS COMPONENETS:
Electrical/Electronic components:
1. ABS control module- It monitors system operation and
controls antilock function when needed.
2. Brake pedal sensor- Its function is to switch on the brake
lights to alert other vehicles that the car is slowing down
or is going to stop.
3. Wheel speed sensor- These are generally used for sensing
the wheel speed.
13. TYPES OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
FOUR CHANNEL, FOUR SENSOR ABS:
This is the best scheme, there is speed sensor and a separate valve
for all the four wheels.
Three channel, three sensor ABS:
This scheme is commonly found on pick up trucks with four
wheels ABS, has a speed sensor and a valve for each of the front wheels, with
one for both rear wheels.
One channel, one sensor ABS:
It has one valve, which controls both rear wheels, and one speed
sensor, located in the rear axle.
14. HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT?
• Certain older models can be bought without ABS, and some
people do prefer not having it.
• It is a very effective safety feature : Cars fitted with ABS are
less likely be involved in a fatal crash.
• ABS decreases the chance of frontal collision on wet and
dry roads.
• Cars with ABS rarely stray from the road ahead.
• It is worth keeping in mind that ABS works best on solid
stable surfaces and your experience on ice, snow or gravel
can be different.
15. COMPARISON:
Wheel lockup during braking
causes skidding which in turn
cause a loss of traction and
vehicle control.
This reduces the steering
ability to change direction, so
the car slides out of control.
With ABS system, the driver
can brake hard, take the
evasive action and still be in
control of the vehicle in any
road condition at any speed
and under any load.
16. FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF ABS:
FEATURES BENEFITS
Control of steering Increases steering ability and
vehicle stability during braking
Fail-safe electrical/electronic
system
If the electrical/electronic system
fails, the ABS is shut off.
Traction control It is an optional feature that
controls excessive wheel spin
during acceleration
ABS Indicator lamp Informs the driver or technician
that an ABS fault has occurred.
17. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES:
It allows the driver to maintain directional stability and control
over steering during braking.
Safe and effective.
Automatically changes the brake fluid pressure at each wheel to
maintain optimum brake performance.
ABS absorbs the unwanted turbulence shock waves and
modulates the pulses thus permitting the wheel to continue
turning.
DISADVANTAGES:
It is very costly.
Maintenance cost of a car equipped with ABS is more.
18. CONCLUSION:
• Statistics show that approximately 40% of automobile accidents
are due to skidding.
• These problems commonly occur on vehicle with conventional
brake system which can be avoided by adding devices called
ABS.
• If there is an ABS failure, the system will revert to normal brake
operation. Normally the ABS warning light will turn on and let
the driver knows there is a fault.